STAGE BUZZ BRISBANE
26 Aug 2026
Season: August 26th - September 5th, 2026
Title: Dead Bat on the Night Shift
Presented By: Observatory Theatre in co-production with PIP Theatre
Genre: Comedy / Thriller / New Australian Theatre
Synopsis: Sloane has been receiving messages from the universe. The Hanging Man tarot card keeps appearing in her library books, her early period is an omen of impending doom, and now there’s a dead bat hanging from the powerlines.
Apparently, all of these signs can only mean one thing: it’s time to kill her evil boss and save everyone at the call centre.
With help from Reddit, dodgy gun deals and advice from her dead mother’s ghost, Sloane sets out to become the perfect assassin. But when a familiar face unexpectedly turns up at work, she begins to wonder whether she might be allowed to want something more from her life than murder.
Dead Bat on the Night Shift is a darkly hilarious comedy thriller taking aim at toxic workplaces and hustle culture, while exploring big feelings, social and political commentary, gender and satire.
Performance Dates: August 26th - September 5th, 2026
Performance Times:
Wednesdays – 6:30PM
Thursdays & Fridays – 7PM
Saturdays – 2PM & 7PM
Performance Location and Address: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064
Ticket Costs:
Preview – $21
Adult – $45
Concession – $31
Cheap Wednesday (2 September) – $28
$3.30 booking fee applies
Companion Cards accepted.
Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Dead Bat on the Night Shift
Warnings:
Adult themes
Strong coarse language
Misogynistic and racist language
Sexual references
Theatrical violence
Sudden loud sounds
Gunshot sounds
Flashing/strobing lights
References to alcohol
Themes of death and grief
References to murder and homicide
References to the foster system
Depiction of mental health struggles
Fake blood
Recommended Age: 14+
Duration: 140 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Cast:
Claire Pearson
Jaxon Norman
Ellen Hardisty
Clarise Ooi
Jenna Murphy
Daren King
Creative Team:
Playwright – Samantha Hill
Director & Designer – Lachlan Driscoll
Movement Director – Vivian Hannah Ho
Vision Designer – Freddy Komp
Intimacy Director – Sherri Smith
Set Realisor & Constructor – Chris Kellett
Sound Designer & Composer – Hannah Page
Lighting Designer – Noah Milne
Dramaturg – Emma Churchland
Creative Consultant – Minola Theatre
Production Website: Observatory Theatre - Dead Bat on the Night Shift
Other information:
Dead Bat on the Night Shift was commissioned and developed through Observatory Theatre's Telescope New Writing Program.
PIP Theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift and has dedicated accessibility spaces and wheelchair-accessible amenities. Companion Card tickets are accepted. Patrons can email info@piptheatre.org for accessibility questions or to book a Companion Card ticket.
Parking is available under the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park, with the driveway located next to Maple Fusion Chinese Restaurant. Parking is free on weekends and after 4:00pm on weekdays. Street parking is also available along Park Road and surrounding streets.
